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It’s been a long time since we last heard about the so-called Sony Ericsson GreenHeart, a device that was considered by everyone the attempt of the company to join the team of those who showed interest in solving the problems involved by the eco-friendly spirit. It was just a concept back then, or at least this is how the phone was presented, and we were told to be temperate and not to put our hopes too up.

Sony Ericsson made the announcement of a syntagm that was called “environmental warranty” in September 2008, when they promised to become more responsible and involved when it comes to recycling the phones that “are handed in at designated Sony Ericsson collection points”. In addition, they came up with the GreenHeart, the eco-friendly device I mentioned earlier.

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For those who were afraid of never having the chance to see that prototype becoming reality, you should all know that Sony Ericsson has put it very clear: the technology and the innovations that were brought within the GreenHeart were not forgotten or neglected and they’ll see the light of the day in the near future, “stuffed” in other green products. Is it that a green cell phone is on its way, after all?

We are being told that “the first commercial handsets to have benefited from that process” will be announced sometime soon. More than that, it seems that there will be an interactive video webcast tomorrow (June 4th), at 13:00 UK time.

(Source: PhoneArena)

Those who are always informed on each and every apparition in the mobile phone world must already know about the Sony Ericsson Idou, for example, but would probably have a huge question mark dancing in front of their eyes when hearing about the Sony Ericsson Satio.

But allow me to make things a little bit clearer than they already are. You must remember the Sony Ericsson Idou, a camera phone considered to be the flagship of the company that appeared in the spotlight at the beginning of this year, in February. Well, it seems that, after being released in Barcelona under the name of “Idou”, the phone is going to hit the market as Satio, after all.

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The Satio comes with the following features: GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and UMTS/HSDPA 850/900/2100 MHz networks, a 3.5 inch TFT touchscreen display with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, a 12.1 megapixel camera with autofocus, Xenon flash, up to 12x digital zoom, image stabilizer, face and smile detection, geo-tagging, media player with PlayNow and TrackID, Bluetooth stereo A2DP, an on-screen QWERTY keyboard, email, Exchange ActiveSync and handwriting recognition, Wi-Fi, USB, assisted GPS, Google Maps, a microSD card slot and an 8GB card which is included.



“With Satio you can enjoy any form of entertainment anytime, anywhere. Whether its music or movies you will never be more than a tap away from your favorite tracks or shows”, said Fredrik Mansson, Market Business Manager at Sony Ericsson. “Just tap directly into your favorite videos and music with the unique full touch media menu, standby panels and music player. Snapping perfect pictures also just got so simple thanks to the 12.1 megapixel camera, intuitive touch focus and Xenon flash. Share them with your nearest and dearest via your social networking site, produce huge prints and you can even comment directly on your images”.



The phone measures no more than 112 x 55 x 13.3 millimeters and weighs 126 grams. As for the availability, you should know that the Satio will come in three color versions: black, bordeaux and silver, and sometime in the last quarter of this year (most probably in October), under a price that we don’t know yet.



(Source: UnwiredView)

I’m aware of the fact that Sony Ericsson C510 Cyber-shot is not the latest Sony Ericsson that can be found right now on the market, but it doesn’t mean people shouldn’t be excited about the availability of the handset in different countries from all over the world. Not to mention that the C510 is still a new device, of 2009, as it was announced at the beginning of this year, sometimes in January.

It seems that the North American version of the phone in discussion, which is called Sony Ericsson C510a, has made its appearance on the official website of Sony Ericsson Canada, which makes the rumor to be quite… official, if I may say so.

Due to the fact that the C510 is a GSM/HSDPA device, we are entitled to believe that it’s going to become available via Rogers, which is the only GSM Canadian operator.

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If you forgot the list of features, allow me to refresh your memory: a 2.2 inches TFT display with 262k colors and a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, which is also resistant to scratches, a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, face detection (which isn’t a novelty when it comes to Sony Ericsson Cyber-shots), geotagging and a LED flash, Bluetooth 2.0, Access NetFront browser, email, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Google Maps, auto-rotation, a media player and FM radio with RDS, illuminated imaging shortcuts, an internal memory of 100MB (a little bit disappointing) and a memory stick Micro M2 card slot for expandable memory of no more than 8GB.

The phone measures 107 x 47 x 12.5 millimeters and weighs approximately 92 grams. Unfortunately, the release date is still unknown for the moment, and the price too, but taking into consideration the fact that the C510 is being sold in Europe for approximately €200 (meaning $272), it shouldn’t be an expensive handset when released in Canada.

(Source: unwiredview.com)

Concepts are meant to make our lives more exciting than it already is, maybe because they are designed to show us how the future will look like. And you know that future is something that we have no idea about, which makes us a little bit insecure. This is why a small hint that has an even smaller connection with the future is more than welcome.

In the given context, here is what WhiteEye from Esato has prepared for each and everyone of us: a Sony Ericsson concept called Clementine. The clamshell comes with some innovative features, such as the format, which is based on “folders”, making the rotation of the display much easier that it usually is. This is why the Clementine is also known under the name of 3FOLDERSTYLE.

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The concept phone is a device that is part of the mid-end range and it boasts the BRAVIA technology and support for DVB-H TV.



As for the list of specs, here we go: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 850/1900/2100 (no more than 7.2 Mbps) networks, a 2.8 inches TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels and the RealityMAX engine, a 1.5 inch organic EL subdisplay with a resolution of 108 x 128 pixels (this one has a reflective surface), a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus, photo flash, face detection and smile shutter, an internal antenna, designed to be compatible with the DVB-H TV reception, touch-sensitive keys for music playback (but they can also be used for TV broadcast), a memory stick micro slot and AccuWeather support.



But, as I said before, the Clementine is just a concept, so it’s very difficult to say whether it will ever hit the market or not. Let’s hope it will.

(Source: concept-phones.com)

Along with the W205, the new Sony Ericsson walkman phone, the company announced another handset, called the Sony Ericsson S312, which is a small candybar. The phone is considered to be the successor of the previous S302 and it was known, in the past, under the name of Sony Ericsson Athena.

Presented as a cell phone that gives the users the chance to record all the special moments of their lives, you don’t need anything but your sharp eye and the dedicated video camera key. It doesn’t matter whether you saw your favorite celebrity ever walking down the street or that you’re having the time of your life at the best party of this year, the S312 is the perfect alternative that allows you to always keep these moments with you.

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“Capture life’s spontaneous moments the easy way with the S312 and its instant video recording”, said Quentin Cordier, who is the Marketing Business Manager at Sony Ericsson. In addition, he said that: “The S312 also allows you to get organized and keep track of your hectic lifestyle by ensuring that you never miss another birthday and appointment again – store all your important dates, add reminders – then sit back and relax”.



As for the features, here’s what you can find on S312’s board: dual band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity (900/1800 MHz), a 2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels and 262k colors, which is resistant to scratches, a 2 megapixel camera with photo fix function that can be used horizontally, dedicated video camera key, illuminated imaging shortcuts, Bluetooth connectivity, email, media player, MMS, an internal memory of 15MB and a memory stick micro (M2) card slot.



The Sony Ericsson S312 measures 100 x 46 x 12.5 millimeters and weighs approximately 80 grams, providing no more than 8 hours of talk time and up to 400 hours of stand-by time.



In the press release, the company makes a proposition to all of those who are interested in this snapshot phone, the new Sony Ericsson Clip-on Bluetooth Handsfree VH300, a stylish device that comes with one-touch call handling, with volume control that is handier than ever and a very discreet reversible clip-on.

The S312 is expected to come in two different colors, Dawn Blue and Honey Silver, and it is said to hit the market in the second quarter of this year, which is a little bit earlier than the W205.

(Source: Press release)